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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.66, 25,143.48 and 6,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.66, 25,143.48 and 6,223.91 is: 9,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.66 : 25,143.48 = 6,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.66/25,143.48 = 6,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.66x = 25,143.48 × 6,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.66x = 156,490,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,490,630.89/16,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.57

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